Hard Rocker Festival II - Mega Club, Katowice, Poland Saturday 26th September 2009
Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival - Manifesto Hoorn NL 23rd & 24th October 2009
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Influences
Thanks to all the previous band members of the Tygers of Pan Tang, without each one of you there would not have been a band so relevant
in its time. The music that was produced was something to be very
proud of.
2009 has so far been a busy year for the Tygers of Pan Tang and we thought we had a steady plan for the year but after receiving two phone calls we were thrown into chaos once again with schedules, time-scales and more detailed planning meetings taking place. These two phone calls were from The Chronicle in Newcastle to record a Whitley Bay Wembley Antham and Angel Air Records expressing Interest in Realeasing a Delux Version of "Animal Instinct". Both were opportunities that could not be missed so as always we agree to the almost unacheivable projects and knuckle down getting on with the plan.
Th Chronicle had left it late in contacting us but following some intervention from a music lover in the North East of England and friend of the Journalist involved they made contact 3 weeks prior to the final. The bands association with Whitley Bay comes from the early years when the band were based there, lived there and never failed to promote the Region in interviews etc. We immediately booked the recording studio and set about writing the song. Because of the tight time scale we thought about re-writing "Live for the Day" as this has become a Live favourite and has that Antham Type chorus changing the title to "Live for the Bay". We checked out the previous footie songs by other artists and thought this would be very different to them. The band wrote and recorded the song in a week and it was available for free downloading on Music Glue one week before the final at Wembley which we are pleased to say the Team won 2-0. If you have not heard the song and want this free download you can check it out by forwarding to the Music Glue site via the icon on our Myspace and website Pages.
The second call was from our old friend Peter at Angel Air Records who has released a couple of Tygers product in the past including "Visions from the Cathouse and "Live in the Roar" asking if we would be interested in releasing a Delux version of Animal Instinct. After some serious dilliberation we agreed as long as the Delux package included some new songs, some older classic songs re-recorded and a free DVD with some unseen footage. We did not want to give you just another standard version of Animal Instinct with slightly better Artwork but rather a whole new package. "Great" this was agreed enthusiasticly and Angel Air agreed for it to be the Labels 300th Release. The schedule then came to us which gave us four weeks to get all the parts to the label for a July 13th release. Back again to tight schedules and more pressure (we love it really).
Having completed all the parts necessary for the Delux Version of Animal Instinct and I have to say we are very excited. We have slightly different Artwork completed, we have two new songs including something brand new which we know you will love as well as "Live for the Bay", three classic tracks re-recorded, the whole of Animal Instinct and nearly 2 hours of DVD footage recorded over the last two years.
We're about to launch three new merchandise designs. We have approved 2 classic Tour shirts from 1980 & 1982 British Tour and also a White T shirt version of Animal Instinct 2009. The Classic Album Cover Designs have now sold out so we thought this would be the natural progression to move onto Tour Classics. The shirts will be available from 9th June from the webshop. These shirts sell out almost immediately so make sure you get in quickly.
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Wildcat later in the year we are proposing the next Back & Beyond EP will include one new song and four tracks re-worked from the Wildcat album. The EP will be titled Back2Beyond and we are looking for a release date of December 2009. We will only be pressing 500 copies and will sell these via the Tyger force fanclub first then the webshop so make sure you are part of the Tyger Force by dropping us an email via the contact page on the website. We may do some pre-release sales and the guys will sign the covers for collectability but again watch out for updates.
On the touring side we are playing as many countries as posssible this year with trips to Greece, Poland, Holland, Germany and we are now planning more dates in Italy for August and the UK for September. There is also a possiblilty of more mainland European dates in October/ November.
2008 was a great year for the Tygers which saw the release of 'Animal Instinct' to worldwide critical acclaim and a host of shows culminating in the appearance at the Hard Rock Hell 2 Festival in Prestatyn, UK. At times it was difficult to maintain the plan we had set for 2008 as things were moving so fast but after years of experience in this industry we have now learned to keep our feet on the ground and ensure when we do things we do them right.
For those of you who supported the band by buying the album, coming to the shows, purchasing the merchandise a big big "Thank You" Without your loyalty and commitment we could not survive as a band and its because of you we continue to love creating music. We have always said the band is about you, the fan, the music lover and this will continue to owe the bands resurgence to you all.
Our hopes for 2009 continue in the same positive manner, we hope to promote 'Animal Instinct (x 2)' in some of the countries we have not yet been to and re-visit some old friends in those countries we have. We ask that you all help spread the word that the Tygers are back on great form once again and for every lover of old school British Hard Rock, 'Animal Instinct' will be one of your albums of 2008/9. The reviews of Animal Instinct from the media have also been superb... Geoff Barton, who was Editor of Sounds and is now the Editor at Large at Classic Rock Magazine commented that if he had to choose from, with only enough money to buy, Def Leppards 'Songs from the Sparkle Lounge', Whitesnakes 'Good to be Bad' or 'Animal Instinct' he would plump for Animal Instinct. We would like you to make your own mind up on this but to be compared is a great honour. Another exceptional review is by Komodo Rock, a UK website for classic rock music who gave the album 9/10.
The album continues to sell well and is available in most parts of the world. If you cannot locate this locally then please check out the Amazon sites, HMV sites or buy direct from Cargo Records UK. Please avoid ebay as these just might be Croatian copies which are of dubious quality.
OTHER NEWS
At Hard Rock Hell 2 Festival (UK) we had a fantastic time. This was a great opportunity to play to a rock fraternity and hopefully convert new fans. In the one-hour set the Tygers crammed classic songs with three new tracks from 'Animal Instinct': Bury the Hatchet, Cry Sweet Freedom and Live for the Day. All in all the reception was fantastic and the comments on the HRH forum have been very positive, placing the Tygers no 8 for performance of the weekend.
More festival appearances have been added to the gig including Metal Maniacs Festival in Holland and Keep It True in Germany. We are very excited to play both these are they are very well recognised festivals that has a a real old school spirit and fanbase. We are very hopefull of many more announcements over the early part of 2009.
Be sure to check our website and visit the shop which has a veriety of Tyger items, all of them offical and approved by Tygers of Pan Tang Ltd. Send us an email on the contact page and we will add you to the Tyger Force which is the bands mailing list and news update channel.
Thank you for checking into the the site to read the latest news on the Tygers, there are so many new friends joining us each month either coming back to the band after many years or new fans who are looking into some of the pioneers of British Hard Rock. If you want to be kept up to speed with News/ Tour Dates etc, please send an email via the contact page at www.tygersofpantang.com and we will add you to the mailing list. What is special about our bulletins for the mailing list is that they are co-ordinated and manged by the Tygers Drummer Craig Ellis so you have direct contact with a band member.
Alternatively, select the following link to buy Animal Instinct:
For all our fans in Japan a special edition was available from July 23rd 2008 with three additional bonus tracks Take It, Hellbound and Rock and Roll Man, all had been specially re-mastered specifically for its release. It is available on the Marquee/Avalon label and this will be widely available across Asia. For those who like to collect Tygers releases elswhere in the world it would be easiest to order via Amazon Japan or HMV Japan.
ARCHIVE NEWS
A brief history of the Tygers of Pan Tang
Originally formed by Robb Weir, Brian Dick, Rocky (Richard Laws) and Jess Cox they rapidly built a local following from gigging relentlessly and made their first signing with local independent label Neat Records before MCA gave them a major record deal. After several singles, they released their first album Wild Cat in 1980. The album reached No:18 in Britain on the first week of its release.
John Sykes was added as second guitarist while Jess Cox sought pastures new and was replaced by Persian Risk vocalist Jon Deverill. This line up released the classic album: Spellbound in 1981. The album was critically acclaimed and loved by the fans. Battling against the odds and a lack of record company support the band quickly recorded there third album, the under-rated Crazy Nights. Shortly after recording and just before the start of a European tour John Sykes decided to leave the band so they approached ex-Penetration guitarist Fred Purser.
Tygers Of Pan Tang's fourth album The Cage (1982) was their most accomplished effort and things looked promising. Unfortunately the record company support was lacking and were not prepared to promote the band unless they agreed to play more cover recordings (following the band's hit with "Love Potion No. 9"). The band tried to break free from their contract but MCA's demands exceeded the willingness of any other record company to pay to free the band and the band broke up in frustration.
However, this was not the end of the band. They were invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Tygers of Pan Tang and the 10th Wacken Open Air. Jess Cox and Robb Weir, backed up by members of the band Blitzkrieg performed a memorable show. Recording tapes of their performance gave rise to the Live at Wacken album.
In 2001, Robb Weir decided to reform the band, despite being the only original member. Robb wanted to keep the name alive and play for the fans. The new Tygers line-up were Dean Robertson (lead guitar), Brian West (bass) and Craig Ellis (drums) who remain to this day and are now the longest ever serving members of the band together with Robb. They released Mystical through Z-Records and in 2004 Noises in the Cathouse.
Later the same year, Richie Wicks left and was replaced by Italian vocalist Jacopo Meille from the band Mantra.
2007 was a challenging and exciting time for the Tygers, the plan set was to raise the activity and profile of the band however, in order to get the fanbase back to its rightful levels the product had to complement this ambition. The 5 track EP Back & Beyond was very well received by both the fans and the Industry alike and the two new tracks: Bury the Hatchet and Live for the Day were the perfect taster of what is to come in 2008.
Animal Instinct was completed with Ben Matthews of Thunder having undertaken the mixing duty once again after the fantastic job he did with the Back & Beyond EP. The album has 11 tracks of classic British Hard Rock from start to finish with distribution in the hands of Cargo Records.
We ask that you check in regularly for up to date news, check out the website www.tygersofpantang.com and certainly come and see a show or two if we are playing close by. The band love to give value for money and spend a lot of time seeking out new talent to bring on tour. We also ask the venue to invite a local band so it will almost always be a three band bill. Also check out the webshop and grab yourself some merchandise or the EP etc.
2009 will be a great year for Tygers of Pan Tang and fans of Rock.
I just dropped by to wish you an
excellent weekend full of sunshine, peace & happiness! Have a
wonderful upcoming week also. Thanks for your support & friendship.
Check out the new pics in my pic section...they're the most recent pics
taken last month. Be sure to ROCK & ROCK HARD!!
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Greetings from Colombia Thanks for the add. Long living for Heavy Metal... Tigers of Pan Tang We are looking forward to you in Colombia. Sincerenly, Fenix Letal Heavy Metal Band.
Thanks for the heads up about Animal Instinct x2 but I won't have any cash until mid-August. Being unemployed sucks. *verysadlittleface* Still, at least I'll be able to get it before the gig eh.
Oooh and by the way, I got the Back and Beyond T-shirt a while ago and haha, the small was way too big! In fact the second I put it on the Tyger on the front junped out, roared at me and swallowed me up! Bad kitty. So I customised it and it looks bloody awesome now! *I wear it to the pub :3* Your shop staff are awesome, never had a package come so quick.
Hi from Junkyard Dogz from Telford, Midlandz, UK! New rough demo available on Myspace, looking for a drummer, hence programmed drums. Demo is very much in the early Faster Pussycat vein. Now also on Facebook, please join us as friends on there too (watch out for a namesake band... We are the ones with the mirrored guitar picture). Keep in touch, Junkyard Dogz
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Tigertailz are pleased to announce their very first date ever in the Emerald Isle.
Come witness the madness of a full ‘Tailz set at The Diamond Rock Club, Ahoghill/Ballymena, Northern Ireland, Saturday , 17th of October 2009... Tailz over Italy! Tigertailz confirmed for Glam Fest 3!
Tigertailz have been confirmed to appear at this years edition of ‘Glam Fest', due to take place at the venue, Estragon in Bologna on Saturday November 7th.
After a triumphant set at last years event, Welsh Glamsters Tigertailz return to the Hard Rock Hell stage. DEC 4TH TO 6TH PRESTATYN NORTH WALES
This unheard of back-to-back appearance is said to be a result of fan power, with the HRH forum being flooded with good things about their performance in 2008. Tailz join American rockers New York Dolls and W.A.S.P as well as adding to the strong UK Hard Rock presence which already includes The Quireboys and Terrorvision.
Hey guys, Weather was fine (apart from the odd torrential shower!) Ha! Ha! Good tae see that there's a new version of 'Animal Instinct' with DVD comin' oot. Mine's will be in the post, I take it? Well, ye've gotta admire ma cheek!!!! Ha! Ha!
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Hey, it's just me again, passing through to say hello, leave some Love and Respect on your page and for you. Have an awesome weekend and a great upcoming week, I just put up a new song on the player and we would really appreciate if you checked it out and tell us what you think? Thank you, so much for your support and friendship, we appreciate it.... YOU ROCK, ROCK HARD!! Love and Peace always and forever Harpo
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